Foundations that fund organizations in Spencer, Massachusetts

Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.

Funding landscape for Spencer nonprofits

11 private foundations gave $161K to Spencer organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.

11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Spencer around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.

Foundations giving here
11
Accept applications
6
of 11 that state a policy
Dollars to Spencer
$161K
latest filings
Grants
11
Typical median grant
$10K
Based in MA
36%
of funders listed

Funders, by dollars given to Spencer organizations

FoundationBased inGrants hereDollars hereMedianAccepts applicationsTypical purposes
F Harrington Tuw Fbo SpencerPennington, NJ1$54K$54KPreselected onlyCharitable needs committee
Margaretha Hobbs A4b UWDallas, TX1$41K$41KPreselected onlyUnrestricted general
Sarita Kenedy East Foundation IncMount Kisco, NY1$25K$25KPreselected onlyGeneral operating
Catholic Human Services FoundationRingoes, NJ1$15K$15KYesFunding to purchase medical equipment, furniture, a commerc…
Saint Francis Community Health Care IncWestborough, MA1$10K$10KYesMedical equipment and supplies for the abbey infirmary.
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$10K$10KYesGeneral Operating Support
Blanche M Walsh Charity TrustLowell, MA1$2,200$2,200YesAttn: Mary Dumas - General Support
The Amaturo Family Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FL1$2,000$2,000YesCharitable programs
Hill Family Charitable FoundationWorcester, MA1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyContribution/aid
Coghlin Family FoundationWestborough, MA1$500$500YesCommunity
Raymond R & Martha G Wernig Foundation C/O Stephanie WernigPalm Desert, CA1$250$250Preselected onlyTrappist monastery

Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.

Common questions

Which foundations give to nonprofits in Spencer, Massachusetts?

F Harrington Tuw Fbo Spencer, Margaretha Hobbs A4b UW, Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc, Catholic Human Services Foundation, Saint Francis Community Health Care Inc and 6 others reported grants to Spencer organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.

How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?

A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.

Is this list complete?

No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Spencer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.

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